Gulf Chimaera vs Neotropical otter

Hydrolagus alberti compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Gulf Chimaera is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gulf Chimaera	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chimaeridae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Hydrolagus	Lontra
Species	Hydrolagus alberti	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Gulf Chimaera and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gulf Chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gulf Chimaera	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gulf Chimaera

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.